A colleague once confided in me about their research topic and methods for an upcoming submission. A few weeks later, another coworker submitted a remarkably similar paper—with the same structure and approach. It was clear they had copied the idea without acknowledgment. I discreetly brought it up to the original researcher and encouraged them to speak up. They did, and the issue was addressed professionally. It was a clear reminder that sharing ideas requires trust—and that plagiarism, even in subtle forms, has serious consequences.